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I'm Amanda and I am a Raleigh wedding photographer!  I serve excited and enthusiastic couples with an elegant and elevated wedding photography experience! This is where I share sneak peeks from my latest weddings, engagements, and sessions! Check out my Raleigh wedding photography blog to view my latest weddings, engagements, styled shoots, tips, venues, and more!

Greensboro arboretum engagement session with couple

July 22, 2022

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Michelle & Micah | Engagement Session Greensboro Arboretum Engagement Session I clearly have a thing for a Greensboro Arboretum Engagement Session. I am SO excited to share Michelle and Micah’s engagement session on the blog today! This session may be my current favorite gallery (okay you got me – every gallery is my current favorite […]

walnut hill raleigh wedding venue

July 9, 2022

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Overview | Walnut Hill Raleigh Walnut Hill Raleigh is a picturesque Southern estate wedding venue. Walnut Hill wedding venue is a family-owned estate that caters to both grand and intimate weddings. Ownership at Walnut Hill encompasses history and heart evident throughout the meticulously maintained property and carefully curated indoor spaces. Furthermore, Walnut Hill staff is […]

weddings at the oaks at salem - bride and groom raleigh wedding photography

July 9, 2022

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Overview | Apex NC Wedding Venues The Oaks at Salem in Apex, North Carolina is one of the premier wedding venues in the triangle region. It is conveniently located just outside of Raleigh and is close to many local amenities. Presently, the Oaks at Salem wedding venue is a carefully preserved Southern estate on over […]

what to wear for engagement photos

July 7, 2022

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One of the biggest hurdles to planning any kind of photo session is figuring out what to wear. It feels like there is a lot of pressure to figure out what to wear for engagement photos especially! The majority of my couples are not models by trade (though they could be – am I right?). […]

bride taps groom's shoulder for first look at wedding

July 6, 2022

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When it comes to your wedding day there is one thing that I seem to hear from my couples over and over. That trend is the wish for more TIME. The day you have been anticipating for months or even years is only 24 hours long! One minute you’re getting your hair and makeup done […]

historic nc wedding venues with brick and columns

July 6, 2022

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Wedding venues in North Carolina are known for their charm, elegance, and hospitality. Some of the most unique NC wedding venues encompass a rich historical element. Several North Carolina wedding venues are historic homes and estates that have been restored to their former grandeur and elegance. Historic NC wedding venues can be found all across […]

Elegant wedding reception

July 5, 2022

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Planning your dream wedding entails a lot of juggling, coordinating, communicating, and small details that bring the big day all together. With all the moving parts – I am here to offer you my insight on a photography-friendly wedding timeline with two 8 hour wedding photography timeline samples. I’m Amanda and I am a Raleigh […]

raleigh nc wedding venues

June 23, 2022

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For any budget, for any style, and for any couple – there is no shortage of Raleigh NC wedding venues. From classic southern estates to modern industrial downtown halls there are plenty of wedding venues in Raleigh NC to suite the taste and style of any North Carolina couple. I have rounded up some of […]

June 7, 2022

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When it comes to wedding planning, checklists can be your greatest friend! But – do you have one for you bridal details? You don’t have to think of everything – I have your ultimate bridal details checklist and all the answers to your biggest detail questions! When I do a final gallery scroll of a […]

May 31, 2022

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Christin and Brandon Christin and Brandon are one of the most genuine and sweet couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of spending an entire day with! Of all the Greensboro wedding photographers at their disposal I am honored to have been able to capture their big day! Their Greensboro Arboretum wedding was perfect! Having not […]